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Have you ever heard of an oil cleansing method for acne and wondered what that is? Are you wondering why you would put oil on your face if you already have oily skin? The last thing you would want on your face is more oil, right? Think again!
Even though the words oil, cleansing, and acne seem like complete misfits, you’d be amazed by the way things would turn out for you if you took my advice and followed this simple daily skincare routine to get clear acne-free skin.
My favorite face oils are jojoba oil, followed by rosehip oil and camelia seed oil!
What is the OCM Method?
For centuries, people from all over the world have extracted potent oils from different plants and herbs to gain from their powerful healing properties. For these people, ‘oils’ have always been a holy grail!
The OCM method (short for oil cleansing method) is simply using pure oils to clean your skin or impurities and hydrate it at the same time.
The OCM method uses potent oils to dissolve the accumulated oils that have hardened on your skin along with the skin impurities and pollutants that clog your pores.products and wasting money? Are you tired of following lengthy skincare routines?
You need to know that certain oils are important for your skin and using products that are drying or claim to be ‘anti-bacterial’ scrape your skin off its natural oils – further aggravating your skin condition.
Benefits of the Oil Cleansing Method for Acne
Do you want your skin to suffer at the hands of harmful products that deprive it of the oil that it truly needs? Are you tired of switching If your answer to any, one of these questions was yes, then you have come to the right place!
Here are 4 reasons why you should use the oil cleansing method for acne:
- It is completely organic and does not use any harmful chemicals
- It preserves your skin’s natural oils
- Very simple routine and it’s quite easy to make!
- Does not even cost a lot of money!
Why you should avoid Ready-Made and commercial Cleansing Oils?
There are many cleansing oils present in the market that are quite expensive and contain huge quantities of preservatives and chemicals.
- Shu Uemura’s Ultime8 Sublime beauty cleansing oil costs $50 for 150ml and $100 for 450ml.
This product has ‘high-risk’ according to Amazon ratings for oily and acne prone skin because it contains harmful ingredients like Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter, Ethylhexyl Palmitate of rating 4, Isoprophyl Myristate of rating 5 and Glycine Soja or Soybean oil. These ingredients can block your pores.
Plus, it also contains Citric Acid that causes skin irritation for people with sensitive skin.
- Erborian’s Solid Cleansing Oil costs $60 for 80 grams. This product is bad for oily skin because it contains Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis, which is sweet Almond oil, Coconut oil and Hydrogenated vegetable oil, which can block your pores. It does not have a lot of chemicals but is way too expensive!
- Tatcha’s Pure One Step Camellia Oil Cleanser that costs $30 for 25ml contains Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Alcohol, and Phenoxyethanol, which are harmful chemicals for long-term use. Be wary of the commercial product name…They use “pure” which is misleading and not a true representation of the product ingredients.
There are many other oils in the market right now, but they often contain preservatives and harmful chemicals that can ruin your skin in the long run.
Easy TUTORIAL OCM Oil Cleansing Method
Ingredients
- 30 ml organic jojoba oil
- 30 ml rose or orange blossom hydrosol
- 30 ml Rosehip oil optional
Instructions
- Gather some cotton pads, jojoba oil, and some lukewarm water.
- Clean your face and remove your makeup using rose hydrosol or orange blossom hydrosol. This will prep your skin for the next crucial step.
- Add a few drops of jojoba oil on the cotton pad to help remove traces of dirt.
- After your face is clean, take a few drops of Jojoba oil and massage your face gently for a few minutes.If you would like you can also add a few drops of rosehip oil for anti-aging properties.
- And you’re done!
- Now leave that oil on your face overnight.
- This will also act as a moisturizer and night cream. No need to add an extra layer of moisturizer -Remember, less is more!
My Favorite Oils for the Oil Cleansing Method (OCM Tried and Tested)
I have dry, prone to acne skin and I have been using these 3 oils for the past two years and they work like a charm! These oils have helped me deal with my unwanted acne problems, the scaring that remains on the skin long after the pimples are gone, fine lines, and dark circles.
The 3 magical oils are:
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Jojoba Oil
The jojoba plant grows in North America. It is a perennial plant that thrives even in the harshest and ragged climates that kill most living beings. This plant produces a nut that has many healing properties. Jojoba oil is extracted from this nut. You can use this oil with other oils and even on its own.
Jojoba oil should be your dark knight because it is moisturizing and has humectant ingredients, which seal the skin with a protective barrier to prevent it from losing moisture. This helps in preventing bacterial infections and acne as well.
Jojoba oil also has antioxidant properties and Vitamin E, which helps skin fight oxidative stress caused by pollutants and toxins due to daily exposure.
It’s non-comedogenic unlike all the other ready-made oils mentioned in this article earlier.
It is also hypoallergenic, so unlike other botanical essential oils, it is nonirritating and allergic reactions are rare.
It helps speed up wound healing, soothes eczema, sunburns and other drying conditions and helps treat acne, reduces the appearance of visible fine lines, wrinkles and scarring. Available on Amazon at $9.99 for 4oz.
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Rosehip oil
The ancient Egyptians and Native Americans used Rosehip oil because of its amazing healing properties. It is harvested from the seeds of rose bushes.
Rosehip oil can work as a natural alternative to moisturizers due to its high fatty acid content.
This oil has the potential to treat wrinkles because it contains skin-boosting ingredients such as anti-inflammatory fatty acids and vitamins A and C. It brightens the skin giving it an even tone, fades scars and exfoliates your skin due to its high antioxidant content.
You should seriously consider adding this to your daily skin care routine because this oil can give you a firm, elastic skin texture that is protected from toxin exposure.
Available on Amazon at $12.99 for 1oz.
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Camellia Seed oil
The Camellia oil, also known as tea seed oil, is an edible, pale amber-green fixed oil with a sweet, herbal aroma.
This oil offers many therapeutic and healing properties:– antioxidant qualities and resists rancidity.
– contains Cicatrizant, which repairs wounds and scrapes on the skin and is used in medical formulas.
– anti-aging effects and protects the skin from free radical damage, all thanks to the high number antioxidants present in it. It also promotes skin cell regeneration.
Camellia seed oil is an amazing moisturizer for the skin because it contains high oleic acid omega 9 content.
Available at $7 for 1oz.
Oils to Avoid for Acne Prone Skin
What Causes Acne?
Well-known Dermatologists like John H. Stokes and Donald M. Pillsbury proposed a mechanism that states the origins of acne are clearly linked to depression and anxiety https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21281494 . The emotional tremors affect the intestinal micro flora, which contributes to systematic inflammation. Probiotics influences other problems like oxidative stress and even mood itself may have an important impact on acne. In order to truly get rid of acne, it is important to heal yourself from within.
So, the next time you think about treating your acne, do it the organic way through the oil cleansing method.
Follow these easy steps and kiss those stubborn, pesky pimples goodbye!
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I’m Eve, a DIY organic skincare recipe creator since 2010 that loves to make a big mess in the kitchen!
I’ve embarked on a journey to empower women to ditch all the chemical-filled commercial beauty products and to share how to make your own organic beauty recipes at home towards a healthier lifestyle.
Homemade face & body creams, body butter, lips balms, face masks, shampoos, and all-natural perfume will have no more secret for you!
I am self-taught, read many books, and spend many hours in the kitchen creating brand new homemade beauty recipes. All my recipes are unique and are tested on humans!
In 2016, I studied Aromatherapy and became certified by the School of Natural Health Sciences.
Does your book have all the recipes from the website please
Author
It does not have ALL recipes but the majority of them and the most popular for sure!
Hi eve
Can I use the Jojoba, Rosehip and Camellia oil all at once on my face? I have oily, sensitive acne prone skin.
Regards.
Author
Hi Kay, Yes you can use all 3 combined, however, if you have never used any of those oils before, I would first try jojoba oil for a month. The simpler the better!
Can I use these oils to remove acne from my face p
Hi Eve,
Thank you for the recipe. Can I mix Rosehip oil with Camelia oil or does it need to be applied separately?
Thank you.
Fabulous, I don’t have acne or an oily skin – just an old one! This is fantastic on it, I follow all your posts and would be lost without your guidance, thank you
Author
thank you Dee!!!